Micronutrients - Vitamins and Minerals

So, what are micronutrients?

“Essential elements needed by life in small quantities."

(Hint: Micro = small)

The 2 Types of Micronutrients

VITAMINS

• šOrganic substances

• šFrom plants and animals

• šNot stored in body

• š2 types: water-soluble & fat-soluble (Soluble means can be devolved)

1. Water-soluble Vitamins:

• šVitamin B1 (thiamine)

• šVitamin B2 (riboflavin)

• šVitamin B3 (niacin)

• šVitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

• šVitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

• šVitamin B7 (biotin)

• šVitamin B9 (folate)

• šVitamin B12 (cobalamin)

• šVitamin C (ascorbic acid)

2. Fat-soluble Vitamins

• š Vitamin A

• š Vitamin D

• š Vitamin E

• š Vitamin K

MINERALS

• šInorganic substances

• šStored in the body

• šFrom water and soil

The different types of Minerals:

• š Calcium

• š Iodine

• š Iron

• š Zinc

• š Magnesium

• š Iodine

• š Fluoride

FOOD VS TABLETS?

WHICH ARE MOST IMPORTANT?

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